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Carla NyeView profile

Clinical Professor

• Nursing Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Communication Skills in Healthcare
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Carla Nye, D.N.P., RN, CPNP-BC, CNE, CHSE, serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing. Her academic career spans teaching, research, and national leadership in advancing nurse practitioner education through evidence-based practices and innovative clinical training models. She maintains active roles in curriculum development and professional service at institutional and national levels. Dr. Nye's educational background includes: Primary Care Post-Professional Certificate (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner) from the University of South Florida Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) from the University of South Florida Master of Nursing (M.N.) from the University of Washington Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.) from the University of Delaware Her research centers on simulation-based pedagogy, communication skill development, and creating positive learning/work environments in healthcare. Current projects include leading an HRSA-funded initiative to improve provider wellness through organizational change and validating the Nurse Practitioner Student Competency Assessment Tool (NPSCA). Her work addresses critical gaps in clinical education, competency evaluation, and burnout prevention across academic and practice settings. Analysis of Dr. Nye's recent publications reveals dominant themes in simulation methodology, competency assessment frameworks, and innovative clinical education models. Her research consistently bridges theory and practice, with significant contributions to national guidelines for nurse practitioner simulation and the development of tools like the NPSCA. The publications demonstrate increasing focus on organizational wellness, leadership strategies for burnout reduction, and structural innovations like the Dyad/POD clinical education model. Dr. Nye mentors both D.N.P. and Ph.D. students in doctoral research and serves as Principal Investigator for the HRSA-funded "Strength in Caring" grant (2022-2024). Her professional service includes: VCU School of Nursing Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee Advisory Council for Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association's Caring for Virginia's Caregivers Initiative National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Simulation Committee Sigma Theta Tau, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and International Association of Clinical Simulation & Learning memberships She leads a national research consortium validating the NPSCA assessment tool and collaborates on studies of the Dyad/POD clinical education model. Her work with the Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety and National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties drives evidence-based standards for simulation implementation and competency evaluation in advanced practice nursing programs.

Nancy ClarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health
• Social Justice
• Health Equity
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Nancy Clark is Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria, specializing in community-engaged research with immigrant, refugee, ethno-cultural and racialized populations. As an affiliate with the UBC Centre for Migration Studies, her work applies intersectionality frameworks to mental health policy and equity-oriented care. Research focuses on: Structural vulnerabilities in displaced populations Culturally safe mental health services Arts-based participatory methods Anti-racism in healthcare systems Current projects include CIHR-funded initiatives on mental health access for Black refugees and SSHRC-supported work on LGBTQIA+ migrant students' wellbeing. Recent publications examine refugee mental health through photovoice, race data collection in healthcare, and Indigenous-led harm reduction programs. Awards: 2020 Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research Award MSHRBC Scholar Award University of Victoria President's Chair Teaches courses on global health, mental health-substance use intersections, and community health systems. Committee roles include Academic Advisory Committee on Equity and Diversity.

• Critical Care Nursing
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Health Professions Education
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Patrick Lavoie is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Nursing Sciences and a research scholar at the Montreal Heart Institute. His research focuses on critical care nursing education, clinical decision-making, and innovative teaching methods like simulation and virtual reality. He holds a PhD (2016) and MSc (2012) from Université de Montréal, a BSc from Université de Sherbrooke (2008), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Boston College (2018). Research Interests: His work explores how nurses and healthcare professionals develop clinical judgment in high-stakes scenarios, leveraging eye-tracking technology and simulation to study decision-making during cardiac arrest, hemorrhage, and critical care transitions. He also investigates anti-racist pedagogy, serious games, and immersive technologies in healthcare education. Grants & Projects: Leading projects funded by FRQS, CRSH, and FCI, including a mobile eye-tracking lab for clinical judgment analysis. Current initiatives include improving hemorrhage management education and understanding cognitive processes in trauma simulations. Awards: 2023 Louise-Dandurand Award, 2022 Elsevier Leadership Award, 2019 Innovation Prize for Simulation Center creation Labs: Montreal Heart Institute Nursing Research Lab, CIFI-AP Innovation Center Teaching: Offers courses on innovative nursing education strategies and supervises master's/PhD students in clinical decision-making and simulation design.

Tonya SchneidereithView profile

Associate Professor

• Medication Safety Research
• Simulation-Based Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Nursing
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Tonya Schneidereith is an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, specializing in medication safety research and simulation-based education. With dual clinical certifications as a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP-BC and CPNP-AC), she pioneered the use of Google Glass in nursing education and authored key simulation resources for the National League for Nursing. Her work focuses on optimizing dosage calculation teaching methods and advancing simulation pedagogy. Education: BSN (Florida State University), MSN (University of Pennsylvania), MBA (University of Maryland), PhD (Johns Hopkins University) Research interests include medication safety , artificial intelligence in nursing , and standardization of simulation education . Her publications demonstrate expertise in wearable technology applications (Google Glass), simulation program operationalization, and terminology harmonization across healthcare education. Recent work explores AI integration and social media recruitment methods in nursing education. Scientific awards include: Fellow, Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy (FSSH) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) 2015 Innovative Teaching with Technology Award (Stevenson University) She serves as Associate Editor for National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Simulation Guidelines and created the 2020 Annual Review of Nursing Research: Healthcare Simulation. Her simulation expertise is recognized internationally through advanced certifications (CHSE-A) and leadership roles.

• Nursing Education
• Simulation-Based Education
• Non-Technical Skills in Operating Rooms
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Ingrid Tjoflåt is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger , Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Quality and Health Technology. Her work focuses on simulation-based education in nursing and midwifery, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa . Email: ingrid.tjoflat@uis.no Research Interests Non-technical skills in operating rooms Postpartum hemorrhage management Interprofessional teamwork Global health education Clinical readiness in low-resource settings Recent Articles explore simulation-based training in Malawi and Tanzania, non-technical skills for operating room nurses, and postpartum hemorrhage education. These works emphasize pedagogical innovation and capacity building in African nursing programs. Conferences include ICN Congress, SESAM, EORNA, and NORHED II events. She collaborates with institutions in Malawi and Tanzania , focusing on improving clinical practices through simulation.

Elisa Calvo EncinasView profile

Professor

• Translation and Interpreting
• Intercultural Communication
• Translation Methodology
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Elisa Calvo Encinas is a Full Professor at the Department of Philology and Translation, Universidad Pública Pablo de Olavide (UPO, Sevilla), where she has worked since 2006. She holds a PhD in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Granada (2009) and has extensive experience in both academic research and professional translation practice. PhD: University of Granada (2009) Her research focuses on intercultural communication processes, qualitative research methodologies in translation studies, and translator education. She co-founded the research group Interglossia (HUM-996) at UPO and collaborates with the COMUNICA network (Observatory of Translation and Interpreting in Public Services). Recent publications emphasize qualitative approaches to translation problems, localization decision-making, and the intersection of translation theory with practical challenges in areas like psychometric testing and audiovisual translation. Her work often integrates technological tools for collaborative research.

• Maternal and Child Health
• Obstetric Nursing
• Neonatal Emergencies
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Dr Jennifer Hocking is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work , University of Queensland. Her research focuses on maternal and child health, with expertise in breastfeeding practices, obstetric emergencies, and interprofessional education. Specializes in hospital data analysis Expertise in simulation-based learning Focus on postpartum care optimization Her recent publications (2024-2018) demonstrate sustained engagement in perinatal health initiatives. Key research trends include interprofessional collaboration , health policy evaluation , and environmental impacts on postpartum recovery .

• Pharmacy Practice
• Medication Review
• Quality Use of Medicines
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Helen Benson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Technology Sydney's Faculty of Health. With extensive experience as a consultant pharmacist, she specializes in pharmacy practice and therapeutics, focusing on medication review and quality use of medicines. Her academic journey includes a BPharm from the University of Sydney, a PhD from UTS, and multiple graduate certificates in education and learning design. BPharm - University of Sydney (1996-1998) PhD - University of Technology Sydney (2016-2019) Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning - UTS (2019-2021) Graduate Certificate in Learning Design - UTS (2022) Helen's research interests center around pharmacist roles in multidisciplinary teams, antimicrobial stewardship, medication review, and deprescribing. She has made significant contributions to understanding pharmacist interventions in osteoporosis management, contraception access, and fall-risk medication management in aged care settings. Her work bridges clinical pharmacy practice with educational innovation, particularly in blended learning environments. Her publication record shows a strong focus on practical applications of pharmacy services, with recent articles examining pharmacist-prescribed contraception protocols, osteoporosis management in long-term care, and fall-risk medication management in Australian aged care. These works demonstrate her commitment to improving medication safety and access through expanded pharmacist roles. UTS Learning and Teaching Award for Individual Teaching (2021) Helen actively contributes to teaching across 60% of the UTS Masters of Pharmacy degree, with specific expertise in pharmacology for clinical psychology students, antimicrobial stewardship, and stroke interprofessional learning. She has developed the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Pharmacy Practice and serves in multiple leadership roles including the NSW Poisons Advisory Committee and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia NSW Branch Committee. Her continued practice as a consultant pharmacist ensures her teaching remains grounded in real-world clinical experience.

• Sport Performance Analysis
• Curriculum Development
• Sports Technology
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Dr. Nimai Parmar is an Associate Professor in Sport Performance Analysis at Middlesex University's London Sports Institute. He leads the MSc Sport Performance Analysis program and oversees postgraduate sports education both on-campus and online. With extensive international curriculum development experience across 5+ countries, Parmar focuses on advancing sport analytics through innovative EDI mentorship programs and industry partnerships with Olympic/Paralympic teams and governing bodies. His research emphasizes tactical analysis in football, rugby, and handball, while his leadership roles include Executive Committee membership with the International Society of Performance Analysis of Sport (ISPAS). Education: PhD in Sport Performance Analysis (Middlesex University, 2017). Professional roles include external examinations at Worcester University and Cardiff Metropolitan University, plus consultancy with professional sports organizations. Active in international conferences, having edited 3 conference proceedings books. Research interests span performance indicators development, tactical game analysis, and workforce diversity in sports analytics. Supervised 8 current PhD students and 11 completed postgraduate research projects. Recognized for contributions to international accreditation frameworks and sports technology integration.

Christine Sorrell DinkinsView profile

Professor

• Climate Communication
• Climate Justice
• Socratic Shared Inquiry
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Christine Sorrell Dinkins serves as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Philosophy at Wofford College, where she has been a faculty member since 2002. She teaches courses in Ancient Greek philosophy, phenomenology, philosophy through literature, and interdisciplinary learning communities that span multiple disciplines including physics, mathematics, religion, and nursing education. Dr. Dinkins' research interests focus on the intersection of philosophy and practical application, particularly through Socratic Shared Inquiry and Phenomenology in community-engaged research. Her work bridges ancient philosophical traditions with contemporary issues in climate communication, climate justice, healthcare ethics, and educational pedagogy. She has developed innovative approaches to Socratic pedagogy specifically for nursing education, helping students develop critical thinking and clinical judgment through dialogue-based methods. Her scholarly output demonstrates a consistent trajectory bridging philosophical theory with practical application across multiple domains. Early work focused on healthcare ethics and dissertation processes, while more recent publications address climate communication, community-based research with Latinx populations, and intergenerational dialogue. Her articles reveal a strong commitment to phenomenological approaches, community engagement, and the application of Socratic methods across educational and healthcare settings. Dr. Dinkins has received significant recognition for her work, including the Philip Covington Award for Excellence in Teaching and the American Library Association's Choice Outstanding Academic Title award. Her scholarly contributions have been supported by grants from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the Association of American Colleges & Universities, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. As an educator, Dr. Dinkins has pioneered interdisciplinary learning communities, co-teaching with faculty across disciplines including physics, mathematics, religion, and English. Her community engagement extends to founding and leading Socrates Café at the Cyrill-Westside Library in Spartanburg, SC, and conducting qualitative research studies focused on Latinx youth, kindergarten readiness, and inclusive place-making in Spartanburg neighborhoods.

Stuart CarneyView profile

Professor

• Medical Education
• Psychiatry
• Evidence-Based Medicine
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Professor Stuart Carney is a Professor and Dean of the Medical School at the University of Queensland's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. He holds the Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Chair in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. His academic credentials include a Masters (Coursework) in Public Health from Harvard University and qualifications from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Professor Carney's research interests focus on medical education reform, psychiatry career pathway development, and evidence-based practices in healthcare. He has authored influential works on topics such as psychological debriefing ethics, medical student interpreter roles, and geriatric mental health interventions. His recent publications emphasize critical analysis of clinical training programs and their impact on specialty career choices. His funded projects include a long-term endowed chair position (2017–2027) supporting head and neck surgery research. Awards include recognition through the Garnett Passe Chair. Professor Carney remains actively involved in mentoring and is available for supervision across medical education and psychiatric training domains.

• Physical Education
• Teacher Education
• Children's Physical Activity
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Siv Lund is an Associate Professor in the Department of Primary and Secondary Teacher Education at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), Faculty of Education and International Studies. She serves as Head of Studies for Area of Responsibility 6 and is an active researcher in physical education, children's health, and after-school programs. Her research interests include physical education teacher education (PETE) , children's physical activity , health and well-being in schools , and qualitative research methods . She is a member of the research group Body, Learning and Diversity , focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to child development and education. Lund emphasizes innovative methods such as physically active playful interviews and core reflection in teacher training. Recent publications (2020–2025) reveal a consistent focus on after-school programs (ASP) , motor development , active play interventions , and professional development in PETE. Her work spans journals like Acta Didactica Norden , International Journal for Research on Extended Education , and PLOS ONE , as well as conference presentations at AIESEP, ECER, and IOERC. Themes include cross-professional collaboration in health, reflective practices, and integrating alternative activities like hobby horse riding into physical education. Walseth, Kristin; Langnes, Tonje Fjogstad; Bratten, Judith Helene (2024). Tverrprofesjonelt samarbeid om Folkehelse og livsmestring i skolen. Riiser, Kirsti; Haugen, Anders L. Hage; Løndal, Knut (2020). Active play in ASP—a matched-pair cluster-randomized trial. Løndal, Knut; Riiser, Kirsti (2024). “We decide on the fly, based on previous experiences”: Staff members’ occupational practices. Siv Lund supervises practicum for pre-service teachers and contributes to curriculum development in PETE. She has been involved in multiple research projects assessing physical activity in Norwegian ASP, often using mixed-methods designs. While specific grants are not listed, her sustained publication output and conference engagement indicate active research funding and collaboration. She is part of a dynamic research team including Knut Løndal, Kirsti Riiser, and Marc Esser-Noethlichs, working on health literacy, teacher development, and child-centered methodologies. The team frequently presents at national and international forums, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in education and public health.

Moa LidénView profile

Researcher

• Criminal Law
• Forensic Science
• Cognitive Psychology in Law
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Moa Lidén is a Researcher in General Jurisprudence at the Department of Law, Uppsala University, specializing in cognitive biases within criminal justice systems. Her work bridges legal theory, forensic science, and psychological research to address systemic flaws in judicial decision-making and criminal investigations. Her research focuses on confirmation bias as a critical factor in wrongful convictions, examining its manifestations across police interrogations, prosecutorial decisions, and judicial rulings. She investigates debiasing techniques like alternative hypothesis testing and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance forensic reliability, with particular attention to international criminal courts and Swedish legal procedures. Her methodology combines quantitative analysis of large case datasets with qualitative studies of practitioner experiences. Lidén's publication trends reveal escalating empirical rigor since 2020, increasingly incorporating pandemic-related disruptions to criminal justice and advanced statistical modeling for predicting judicial outcomes. She consistently targets high-impact forensic and legal journals, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core focus on bias mitigation in criminal proceedings across national and international contexts.

Ruth E. IrwinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nursing Education
• Simulation in Nursing
• Cultural Competence
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Ruth E. Irwin serves as Assistant Professor at Duquesne University's School of Nursing since 2015, specializing in simulation-based education and cultural competence. With over 30 years of clinical and administrative experience including hospital Vice President roles, she integrates leadership development and interprofessional education into nursing practice. Her educational background includes: PhD in Nursing, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA MSN, Indiana University, Indiana, PA BSN, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA Diploma, Washington Hospital School of Nursing, Washington, PA Dr. Irwin's research centers on culturally responsive simulation scenarios, debriefing techniques, and community health initiatives. She pioneered Mini-Health Fairs engaging nursing and dental students in interprofessional care while developing simulation curricula using handheld technology and bar coding. Recent work focuses on indigenous health disparities, particularly social isolation and historical trauma among the Crow Indian Tribe, and autism care transitions for aging caregivers. Her 2015-2023 publications demonstrate evolving expertise from simulation diffusion in nursing programs toward culturally immersive experiences with vulnerable populations, emphasizing real-world application of cultural humility and leadership. Scientific recognition includes: Rita Carty Junior Faculty Award (2016) Jonas Salk Fellowship in Leadership (2012) American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award (2009) She directs simulation laboratory innovations and community health initiatives while securing grants for Crow Nation immersion programs. Her advisory roles include Bayada Homehealth Pediatric Advisory Board and American Heart Association volunteering, reflecting commitment to translating research into community impact through interprofessional collaboration. Current laboratory work integrates bar coding and handheld technology into simulation scenarios, while her community teams develop Mini-Health Fairs addressing local healthcare access gaps through nursing-dental student partnerships.

Sine LehnView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Professions
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Healthcare System Transformations
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Sine Lehn is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, specializing in health professions, learning, and collaboration within healthcare systems. Her research focuses on how changing healthcare conditions impact professional identity among nurses, physiotherapists, and midwives, using theories of relational and context-dependent learning. She leads multiple research projects, including MINERVA (2020-2029) and AI i sundhedsprofessionelles arbejde (2025-2026), and collaborates with practice partners across healthcare sectors. External Research Manager at Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet (2018-2019) Project leader for studies on clinical learning and competence development Her work addresses healthcare inequality, interprofessional education, and policy transformations, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. She has published over 69 research outputs and presented internationally on collaborative challenges in healthcare. Her accolades include the 2017 "Bedste Abstract" prize.